How To Make Time For Fitness

Been a fitness addict for almost 25 years now. Routines change. As life happens. And as we age.

Used to run 3-4 evenings a week during the two COVID years. Working from home, remember?

For the last year and a half, been leaving for work at 8.45 am. Returning at 8.15 pm.

So my only "scheduled" workout now is an 18-km run in Kent Ridge Park every Sat evening.

But that's not all. Addicted, remember?

Years ago, I'd watched a YouTube video where the creator urged us to ABC ("always be conditioning").

So when walking to Haw Par Villa MRT every morning, I breathe through alternate nostrils. Inhale through left, exhale through right. Then inhale through right. Exhale through left. Five times each.

When the announcer says, "Next station: MacPherson", hold my breath for 40 sec or longer.

Upon alighting, walk briskly to my office.

At work, while waiting for an Excel macro to run, do 20-sec stomach vacuums.

While waiting for the lift, touch my toes.

Back home, a 70-sec dead hang from the overhead bar.

Then up two flights of stairs instead of the lift.

A two-min wall sit before my shower.

While waiting for water to boil for my tea, alternate side bends.

Stand on one foot while brushing my teeth. Before going to bed.

Over the years, these have become subsconscious habits.

Try them out if you haven't. You'll love them too! :)

Don't forget to share your own impromptu no-equipment exercise ideas. In the comments below.

After all, health is the only serious game-changer in our lives.

Until next time!